Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart led the way in scoring through varied methods: Stewart earned most of her 27 points through a 15-of-19 effort at the foul line while all but on

The team needed to overcome being down two centers in order to win its rematch against the expansion Valkyries Thursday night at Barclays Center. The Liberty were without 2024 WNBA Finals MVP Jonquel Jones and backup Nyara Sabally.

Liberty star Breanna Stewart made WNBA history during the team’s game against the Valkyries, tying a Diana Taurasi record.

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The Golden State Valkyries vs New York Liberty matchup was one of two WNBA games scheduled on Thursday. Heading into this showdown, the Valkyries (2-2) were tied for fourth in the Western Conference, while the Liberty were on top of the Eastern Conference.

Miramonte alum Sabrina Ionescu has eight points and six assists as undefeated Liberty end Golden State’s two-game win streak

Golden State notched its first win in franchise history when it edged out the young, up-and-coming Washington Mystics 76-74 at home. The Valkyries followed that up with an impressive 82-73 road victory over the Sparks two days later – a game in which Golden State led by as much as 20 in the second half.

The New York Liberty will be missing two major women in the latter half of a back-to-back against the Golden State Valkyries.